ART 144 - Typography and Visual Communication

    Recent Professors
    Manuela L. Batalo
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the study of letter forms and fundamental typographic principles and vocabulary with an emphasis on the application to visual communication artifacts. Students investigate typographical structure, format, legibility, and meaning-making through traditional and digital projects, and explore the evolution and classification of letter forms from an historical perspective, including the importance of emerging technology in their development.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:35am–12:05pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–10:25am, Mon Wed 10:55am–12:15pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–10:35am